Because of our relief and exhaustion from yesterday, We forgot to thank G-d for whatever did happen yesterday. We guess he wasn't done testing our resolve.
Sue and I are blessed in more ways then we can even comprehend. We have a big, loving family here in Columbus and Toledo and in Los Angeles where Gary's from originally. We have great friends both in our personal lives and our work lives who have been incredibly supportive. Here is just one example of the support we received. We got this email this morning:
Hey --- I know you're going crazy getting ready for your flight. Know that I am praying for you all. Here -- let's pray together -- :-)
Dear Lord, I just thank you so much for Gary and Sue and their desire to adopt a little girl in their life. God, they have waited so long to add another to their family. I pray dear God for you to have your hand on them, keep them safe on this journey Dear Lord. I pray that when they get to Vietnam all will run smoothly and they will have no more bumps in the road.
You are a loving God Dear Lord, I thank you for loving each and every one of us. And may we remember that through our suffering there is always something we can learn. And I thank you for when we do suffer we can draw close to you and be comforted by your truth and love.
Bless this family Dear Lord and let them draw close to you and feel your hand in this adoption.
Amen
Okay, Sue Sue -- go get your daughter. And know that ALL is good. I will continue to pray for you on your trip. AND! Can't wait for your return!!!!!
xxo
We also have great friends who we have never even met. It is amazing to see how PAPs (prospective adoptive parents) support one another through this long process through email and blogs.
We have the means to adopt from being DINKs (Double Income No Kids but with 3 pets) for so long. We have a wonderful house in a safe neighborhood with good schools for Sara. The list goes on and on.
For all of this, we are truly, incredibly thankful.
We hope that the changes in the I600 filing procedures are positive for families still waiting!!! Hopefully, it will be a good thing that leads to consistency in the program. We are thinking of you and hoping you get your referrals SOON!!
We will probably not be able to get Sara until Monday in Vietnam, Sun in the US!!
Sue and Gary
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You should check this out
www.celebratesuingadoptionagencies.blogspot.com
It is about your/my agency. Do a google search with the girls profile writing and you can read about what your agency has been up to.
What a horrible experience. I am so sad for you that this is happening.
I cannot wait until you are home safe, with your precious baby girl. Have a safe trip---we'll be checking for updates!
Love, Eric, Nori and Kyra Duffee
I can't help but tear up as I read the postings over and over again. I am happy you are on your way. We all have love in our hearts for your family and there is only good that can come from all the thoughts and prayers we are sending. Love Beth
Congrats, congrats, congrats and save travels! Can't wait to see the new pictures! Go get Sara!
You don't know us either, but we are so excited for you, and will be praying for you. How great that you finally get to hold your daughter in just 3 days! And before her birthday! God is good. Thanks for sharing all His blessings to you, and enduring the trials of the past several years.
Blessings.
How FABULOUSLY AMAZING!!! SHE IS PRECIOUS BEYOND WORDS!!! I AM SO THRILLED FOR ALL THREE OF YOU...BOTH YOUR DREAMS AND HERS WERE FULFILLED TODAY! I HAVE CONTINUED TO PRAY FOR YOU AND WILL DO SO...SO MANY MIRACLES HAVE TAKEN PLACE AND NOW YOU HAVE HER AND SHE HAS BOTH OF YOU! SHE LOOKS IN THE PICTURES AS IF SHE HAS ALWAYS BEEN WITH YOU! THE ONE OF SUE HOLDING HER AND SMILING DOWN AT HER FACE IS THE "HI!" THAT I HEARD SUE SAY A HUNDRED TIMES TO HER PICTURES! MY HEART IS EXPLODING WITH JOY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FOR ALL OF US THAT KNOW YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY SARA...WELCOME TO YOUR NEW WORLD!
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